Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Disco guidance possibly showing front loading ahead of a potentially far bleaker 2Q.</li>
<li>US homebuilders strong after DR Horton reported strong GPM despite cutting guidance.</li>
<li>Trump re-raising the possibility of fees for Chinese vessels at US ports may be positive for non-Chinese ship builders.</li>
</ul>


Disco guidance possibly showing front loading ahead of a potentially far bleaker 2Q.
US homebuilders strong after DR Horton reported strong GPM despite cutting guidance.
Trump re-raising the possibility of fees for Chinese vessels at US ports may be positive for non-Chinese ship builders.


Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Fails to Hold Early Gains While Semi-Cap Plays Also Sag

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<li>Widespread weakness in tech/AI related plays after US curbs H20 exports setting a dour tone for JP SPE.</li>
<li>The US looking to suspend the SLR rule for Treasuries could see yields drop as banks do the work of the Fed.</li>
<li>HF's zeroed in Suzuki secondary sparks squeeze and biggest volumes of the year.</li>
</ul>


Widespread weakness in tech/AI related plays after US curbs H20 exports setting a dour tone for JP SPE.
The US looking to suspend the SLR rule for Treasuries could see yields drop as banks do the work of the Fed.
HF's zeroed in Suzuki secondary sparks squeeze and biggest volumes of the year.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

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<li>Big drops for futures and commodity markets to start the week, so expect heavy selling across the board to start.</li>
<li>Vietnam signalling willingness to cut US tariffs sending related footwear/clothing names who manufacture in country sharply higher.</li>
<li>Nintendo cancelling its US Switch2 pre-sales sending ADR's lower only to snap back as market remains bullish on new console.</li>
</ul>


Big drops for futures and commodity markets to start the week, so expect heavy selling across the board to start.
Vietnam signalling willingness to cut US tariffs sending related footwear/clothing names who manufacture in country sharply higher.
Nintendo cancelling its US Switch2 pre-sales sending ADR's lower only to snap back as market remains bullish on new console.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Panic Tactic Working Hook, Line, and Sinker

<ul>
<li>Wild ride for Kokusai Electric yesterday on US/China announcement, although the squeeze should continue.</li>
<li>SMCI +25% in after market trading enough to finally get Nidec up?</li>
<li>Yields down, Homebuilders up, but Tesla hammered after Musk's clumsy foray into EU/UK politics.</li>
</ul>


Wild ride for Kokusai Electric yesterday on US/China announcement, although the squeeze should continue.
SMCI +25% in after market trading enough to finally get Nidec up?
Yields down, Homebuilders up, but Tesla hammered after Musk's clumsy foray into EU/UK politics.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Rout Deepens, but JP May Be Largely Priced In

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<li>Weak tape for tech over mixed signalling out of White House.</li>
<li>Kyocera earnings missed but management seem to be pulling the right levers (finally) on the restructuring front.</li>
<li>Ibiden tarred by the Shinko brush, but what about its NVDA exposure?</li>
</ul>


Weak tape for tech over mixed signalling out of White House.
Kyocera earnings missed but management seem to be pulling the right levers (finally) on the restructuring front.
Ibiden tarred by the Shinko brush, but what about its NVDA exposure?


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariff U-Turn Will Help Markets Start Better

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Sekisui House, Ltd. builds and sells steel-frame and wooden housings. The Company constructs single-family houses, condominiums, and apartment buildings.  Sekisui House also operates real estate brokerage and leasing businesses.  Additionally, the Company sells construction materials.

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Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Fails to Hold Early Gains While Semi-Cap Plays Also Sag

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Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

Tech and AI weakness after H20 chipset restrictions, discussion of dropping the SLR rule for Treasuries may cause volatility for financials,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Panic Tactic Working Hook, Line, and Sinker

Futures and commodity markets drop, Vietnam related names up after they showed willingless to cut US tariffs, Nintendo cancels Switch2 pre-sales...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Rout Deepens, but JP May Be Largely Priced In

Kokusai Electric squeeze looks to continue. Will SMCI +25% finally help lift Nidec? Tesla suffers from Musk's involvement in EU politics.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariff U-Turn Will Help Markets Start Better

Tech stocks weak over mixed signals from the White House, Kyocera making good restructuring efforts despite earnings miss, Ibiden suffered from...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: TSMC Fails to Hold Early Gains While Semi-Cap Plays Also Sag

​Disco may suffer from tough 2Q with AI spending nearing its peak, US homebuilders up after strong beat from DR Horton, Trump's fees on Chinese...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

Tech and AI weakness after H20 chipset restrictions, discussion of dropping the SLR rule for Treasuries may cause volatility for financials,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Panic Tactic Working Hook, Line, and Sinker

​Futures and commodity markets drop, Vietnam related names up after they showed willingless to cut US tariffs, Nintendo cancels Switch2 pre-sales...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Rout Deepens, but JP May Be Largely Priced In

Kokusai Electric squeeze looks to continue. Will SMCI +25% finally help lift Nidec? Tesla suffers from Musk's involvement in EU politics.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Tariff U-Turn Will Help Markets Start Better

​Tech stocks weak over mixed signals from the White House, Kyocera making good restructuring efforts despite earnings miss, Ibiden suffered from...

Andrew Jackson

Disco may suffer from tough 2Q with AI spending nearing its peak, US homebuilders up after strong beat from DR Horton, Trump's fees on Chinese...

Futures and commodity markets drop, Vietnam related names up after they showed willingless to cut US tariffs, Nintendo cancels Switch2 pre-sales...

Tech stocks weak over mixed signals from the White House, Kyocera making good restructuring efforts despite earnings miss, Ibiden suffered from...